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The Comprehensive Chemistry Option offers three tracks: American Chemical Society Certified, Computational Chemistry, and Foundational Chemistry. Certification by the American Chemical Society in your program sends a signal to future employers and graduate schools that you have completed a rigorous program. In short, not all chemistry degrees are equal, and if chemistry is your path, pursuing a Comprehensive Chemistry degree is the smart choice.
The comprehensive chemistry option will prepare you for a rigorous career in organic, analytical, physical, inorganic, biological, computational, and polymer chemistry.
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$115k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a biochemist and biophysicist is $115,570.
$111k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an elementary or middle school teacher is $111,410.
$95k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a chemist is $95,940.
As a comprehensive chemistry major, you’ll gain a rigorous foundation in chemistry, science, and math in the context of a broad university education. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
“Critical Courses” are italicized and bold. Data shows that students who have completed this course in the first two years and have earned the noted grade are most likely to complete this program of study.
Mathematics – 5-6 hours
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Physics – 10 hours
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*Note: Completion of undergraduate research in the major is required. The departmental advisor should be consulted for information about this requirement.
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
Milestone: maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
Milestone: maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
*Summer courses are encouraged to avoid 18 hour semesters
Milestone: maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
Milestone: maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA
*A "Milestone" signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.
A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major and overall are required to graduate with a BS degree.
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American Chemical Society (ACS)
Class of 2021, Biochemistry, ACS Certified Chemistry, Forensic
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate
Main Campus - Cape
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate
Main Campus - Cape
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